With the market set to grow, one product is already firmly established in this market sector: the i3 Integrated Controller from IMO is a compact and powerful PLC and HMI combined in one device.

According to a recent press release, industrial market research company IMS Research found that pricing pressure and reduced installation costs are set to drive significant sales growth HMIs with integrated PLC functionality over the next few years as more machine builders adopt them.

The i3 also offers a range of connectivity options including a GRPS modem.  The ability to monitor, control and programme remote devices brings many advantages to the user and machine builder by supporting devices anywhere in the world.  They can minimise downtime and reduce servicing costs by enabling your engineers to diagnose faults without visiting site.

i3 Intergrated Controller provides the ultimate integrated solution

The i3 controller reduces both equipment and installation costs by combining the PLC within the HMI in a single, easy to mount unit. It is available with in various configurations with up to 40 digital and analogue I/O, remote I/O, and Integrated thermocouple and PT100 inputs.  The i³ controller is ideal for both process control and factory automation applications, and as it is backed by IMO’s unique 3-year warranty.

Measuring just 91.63mm2 by 57.5mm deep, the i³ integrates advanced controls such as PID, for process control, PWM, for stepper motor control, GSM modem or Ethernet, Recipe, Alarm, Timer, micro SD and High Speed Counter .

The HMI has a 128 x 64 LCD display featuring programmable IP65 (NEMA4) function keys, or high contrast Touch Screen 160 x 128 LCD and 4 programmable function keys: both providing high level graphics and text capabilities.

The i3H has five screen options of 5.7″, 8.4″, 10.4″, 12.1″, and 15″, and incorporates several leading PLC protocols for enhanced connectivity. The embedded Ethernet supports many Internet capabilities such as remote data access, programming, hosting HTML-based Web pages, and FTP sites.

i3H has a built-in CF slot enabling users to store up to 2GB of machine or process data. Programs can be backed-up using the CF slot and which will also enable machine builders to send upgrades to their customers’ sites.

Communications is via two multi-function serial communications ports that can be used for programming, expansion I/O, and ancillary devices such as printers. There is an optional GSM modem or Ethernet Port for higher-level communications with servers or PC’s.

Functions of the modem include networking via Ethernet and remote data collection via GPRS, as well as SMS messages. It is suitable for panel (IP65) or DIN rail mounting and conforms to CE, UL and c-UL international standards.

Download PDF brochure from IMO website

Find i3 in stock here at 999 HMIs.com